HGV Class 1 Driver

Nationwide Platforms; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of powered access rental equipment as an HGV Class 1 Driver. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deliver and collect powered access machines while receiving full training. You'll play a crucial role in providing excellent customer service, ensuring the safe delivery of equipment, and maintaining high standards of vehicle upkeep. With a commitment to safety and innovation, this company values its employees and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits. If you're passionate about driving and customer interaction, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Westfield Health Insurance

Auto-enrolment pension

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold an HGV Class 1 license and a full CPC card.
• Experience with low loader vehicles is preferred but training is available.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload machines according to company practices.
• Maintain load security and deliver machines to customers.

Skills

HGV Class 1 license

CPC card

Customer service skills

Health and safety understanding

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

We are looking for an HGV Class 1 Driver to deliver and collect powered access machines on a low loader vehicle.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK market leader in powered access, as full training can be provided.

As an HGV Class 1 driver, we are looking for people that have the correct licenses, hold a CPC card, enjoy dealing with people on a daily basis, have excellent customer service skills, and understand the importance of health and safety within an organisation.

In return, you'll receive full training, a competitive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life assurance, Westfield Health Insurance, auto-enrolment pension, and access to retail discounts.

Responsibilities include:

1. Load and unload machines in accordance with the Company code of practice and use appropriate equipment.
2. Maintain security of load when loading, transporting, and delivering machines.
3. Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with machine operation.
4. Carry out daily checks on vehicle and ancillary equipment.
5. Comply with legislation regarding vehicle safety, tachograph operation, and working time.
6. Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
7. Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times.
8. Accurately complete all relevant paperwork.

About you:

1. You must hold an HGV Class 1 license & a full CPC card.
2. Experience of driving a low loader vehicle delivering plant or recovering vehicles is preferred, though full training can be provided.
3. An understanding of the importance of customer service is essential as you will be responsible for demonstrating our equipment to customers.
4. A demonstrable understanding of HGV vehicle safety and upkeep.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of powered access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country, and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms, and Media. Our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working-at-height need.

At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award-winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work, and through long-standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry control and monitoring system.

With an established workforce that supports an inclusive and diverse organisation, we are deeply committed to equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees and recognise that our people are our greatest asset.

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01455 206808.